Nihar Tatapudi
MBA admissions consultant and former McKinsey consultant
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Honors Program, Finance, University of Texas at Austin |
Nihar Tatapudi is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches on management consulting careers. Nihar spent 3.5 years at McKinsey, where Nihar was promoted early. Nihar now works in strategy and M&A at Propelis Group. Nihar was admitted to several M7 MBA programs, including Harvard Business School and Wharton, and will attend Wharton. Nihar also earned interviews at nearly every top program, including Stanford GSB.
What Nihar helps with
Nihar helps applicants stand out in competitive MBA pools. Nihar also helps people move into consulting or switch industries.
- Positioning your story for top MBA programs
- Applying to elite MBA programs
- Breaking into consulting
- Pivoting to a new industry
- Preparing for MBA admissions interviews
- Handling career transitions
Who Nihar works with
Nihar works with people applying to top MBA programs. Nihar also works with those trying to break into consulting or pivot industries. Nihar has mentored dozens of peers through career transitions and MBA admissions.
Background and qualifications
Nihar spent 3.5 years at McKinsey, where Nihar was promoted early and led cross-functional workstreams across industries. Nihar now oversees enterprise value creation, M&A and growth strategy at Propelis Group. Earlier roles include strategy and M&A work in financial services and consumer deals. Nihar earned a business honors degree in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Nihar also studied supply chain management at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Nihar has mentored dozens of peers through career transitions and MBA admissions.
Nihar Tatapudi pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions coaching
- Management consulting coaching
Nihar Tatapudi reviews
Nihar Tatapudi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Nihar is a current admit and incoming student at Wharton who also worked at McKinsey.
Best for MBA applicants who want to aim for top programs or move into consulting.
Common questions
How much does Nihar Tatapudi charge?
Coaching with Nihar runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Nihar from this page for an exact quote.
What does Nihar Tatapudi help with?
Nihar Tatapudi helps with positioning your story for top MBA programs, applying to elite MBA programs, breaking into consulting and pivoting to a new industry.
Does Nihar Tatapudi have reviews?
Nihar Tatapudi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Nihar Tatapudi certified?
Nihar Tatapudi lists: Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Honors Program, Finance, University of Texas at Austin.
How do I contact Nihar Tatapudi?
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